MNP3703 – SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT 2, SEMESTER 2 NEW 2026-2027 UPDATE
ALL COMPREHENSIVE WELL ELABORATED REAL
QUESTIONS AND A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF ALL
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM PLUS
CERTIFIED RATIONALES | COMPLETE TEST
SOLUTION | PASSED AND REWARDED WITH
DISTINCTION FOR ORIGINALLY GRADE A+ BRAND
NEW!!!
Question 1
Which theory forms the foundation of the Cox
Supplier Relationship Model alongside the
Resource-Based Theory (RBT)?
A) Agency Theory
B) Transaction-Based Theory (TBT)
C) Stakeholder Theory
D) Institutional Theory
B) Transaction-Based Theory (TBT)
The Cox Supplier Relationship Model integrates
the Transaction-Based Theory (TBT) and the
,Resource-Based Theory (RBT) to analyse and
enhance supplier relationships.
Question 2
In the context of the Resource-Based Theory (RBT),
what does "corporate architecture" refer to?
A) The physical buildings of a corporation
B) The organisational structure, processes, and
culture that enable a company to leverage its
resources effectively
C) The financial structure of a company
D) The marketing strategy of a firm
B) The organisational structure, processes, and
culture that enable a company to leverage its
resources effectively
Corporate architecture refers to the organisational
structure, processes, and culture that enable a
company to leverage its resources effectively.
Question 3
When applying the RBT elements to Caterpillar Inc.
and Barloworld Equipment, which element is
demonstrated by their longstanding partnership and
,deep understanding of operations across southern
Africa?
A) Innovation
B) Reputation
C) Corporate architecture
D) Financial capital
C) Corporate architecture
The longstanding partnership between CAT and
Barloworld is a key aspect of their corporate
architecture, instrumental in optimising operations
across southern Africa.
Question 4
What are the three elements of the Resource-Based
Theory (RBT) used to analyse supplier relationships
in the Cox model?
A) Price, quality, delivery
B) Corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation
C) Planning, organising, controlling
D) Trust, commitment, satisfaction
B) Corporate architecture, innovation, and
reputation
, The RBT elements applied in the Cox Supplier
Relationship Model are corporate architecture,
innovation, and reputation.
Question 5
Which of the following best describes strategic
sourcing?
A) A transactional process of buying goods at the
lowest price
B) A strategic management process whereby
commodities and suppliers are analysed, and
relationships are formed and managed according to
best practices in support of long-term organisational
goals
C) A process focused solely on reducing the number
of suppliers
D) A method of negotiating the lowest possible price
for materials
B) A strategic management process whereby
commodities and suppliers are analysed, and
relationships are formed and managed according
to best practices in support of long-term
ASSESSMENT 2, SEMESTER 2 NEW 2026-2027 UPDATE
ALL COMPREHENSIVE WELL ELABORATED REAL
QUESTIONS AND A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF ALL
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM PLUS
CERTIFIED RATIONALES | COMPLETE TEST
SOLUTION | PASSED AND REWARDED WITH
DISTINCTION FOR ORIGINALLY GRADE A+ BRAND
NEW!!!
Question 1
Which theory forms the foundation of the Cox
Supplier Relationship Model alongside the
Resource-Based Theory (RBT)?
A) Agency Theory
B) Transaction-Based Theory (TBT)
C) Stakeholder Theory
D) Institutional Theory
B) Transaction-Based Theory (TBT)
The Cox Supplier Relationship Model integrates
the Transaction-Based Theory (TBT) and the
,Resource-Based Theory (RBT) to analyse and
enhance supplier relationships.
Question 2
In the context of the Resource-Based Theory (RBT),
what does "corporate architecture" refer to?
A) The physical buildings of a corporation
B) The organisational structure, processes, and
culture that enable a company to leverage its
resources effectively
C) The financial structure of a company
D) The marketing strategy of a firm
B) The organisational structure, processes, and
culture that enable a company to leverage its
resources effectively
Corporate architecture refers to the organisational
structure, processes, and culture that enable a
company to leverage its resources effectively.
Question 3
When applying the RBT elements to Caterpillar Inc.
and Barloworld Equipment, which element is
demonstrated by their longstanding partnership and
,deep understanding of operations across southern
Africa?
A) Innovation
B) Reputation
C) Corporate architecture
D) Financial capital
C) Corporate architecture
The longstanding partnership between CAT and
Barloworld is a key aspect of their corporate
architecture, instrumental in optimising operations
across southern Africa.
Question 4
What are the three elements of the Resource-Based
Theory (RBT) used to analyse supplier relationships
in the Cox model?
A) Price, quality, delivery
B) Corporate architecture, innovation, and reputation
C) Planning, organising, controlling
D) Trust, commitment, satisfaction
B) Corporate architecture, innovation, and
reputation
, The RBT elements applied in the Cox Supplier
Relationship Model are corporate architecture,
innovation, and reputation.
Question 5
Which of the following best describes strategic
sourcing?
A) A transactional process of buying goods at the
lowest price
B) A strategic management process whereby
commodities and suppliers are analysed, and
relationships are formed and managed according to
best practices in support of long-term organisational
goals
C) A process focused solely on reducing the number
of suppliers
D) A method of negotiating the lowest possible price
for materials
B) A strategic management process whereby
commodities and suppliers are analysed, and
relationships are formed and managed according
to best practices in support of long-term
